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. 1973 Apr;114(1):453–454. doi: 10.1128/jb.114.1.453-454.1973

Increase in Sensitivity to Antibiotics and Lysozyme on Deletion of Lipopolysaccharides in Escherichia coli Strains

Shigeo Tamaki 1, Michio Matsuhashi 1
PMCID: PMC251788  PMID: 4572724

Abstract

Lipopolysaccharides on the cell surface of Escherichia coli prevent penetration of lysozyme or certain low-molecular-weight drugs.

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